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Japanese farmers turn to heat-resistant rice varieties like hinatamaru to boost yields

Farmers in Japan are adopting new heat-resistant rice strains such as hinatamaru to maintain harvests amid sweltering temperatures and drought conditions.

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  1. As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop The Guardian Business ·

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